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note: 3-plate-fig scale, depicted with crewman on the base next to the mech

Gamma-class mechs are distinguished by their simplistic main hull construction, foregoing more humanoid torso shapes in fabor of what is essentially a box.

utilizing common modular design techniques, the tube-like structures on the sides of the hull function as bumper bars, handholds for mounting/dismounting, and serve as sturdy hardpoints for the mounting of equipment like mechanized limbs, weapons, and storage units.

these examples are equipped with rifles that integrate directly into the shoulder/hull mounts to facilitate aim stabilization and internal ammo feeds, while leaving the hand and arm available for miscellaneous battlefield tasks when not used to stabilize the weapon.

the blocky protrusion on its top front left is an indirect vision unit, a heavily armored sensor. the round protrusion on the top back right is the crew hatch. (earlier variants lacked the indirect vision units and placed the crew at the front of the vehicle, using tank-style periscopes built into the hatch for vision.) the left shoulder and left arm are equipped with undetermined weapons or other equipment such as smoke launchers.

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[–] Treczoks@lemmy.world 3 points 4 days ago

When I saw just the front view (thanks for the gray version, btw, as you can't see anything built in black), i wrecked my brain on how you connected the left arm. I identified the 4081b, but I thought you used a pneumatic tube connector in it, and wondered how the f you attached it to the body.

That the body is just built from two 30236 instead took me by surprise.

Thanks!